Configure authentication with Security Agent in Power Pages

As part of the 2026 Release Wave 1, Microsoft introduced the Security Agent in Power Pages to help makers configure and improve website security using AI-powered guidance. One of its key capabilities is assisting with authentication configuration, making it easier to implement secure sign-in experiences while following Microsoft’s recommended security practices.

Authentication is one of the most critical aspects of securing any website. However, configuring it correctly can often be complex and time-consuming.

With the Security Agent, developers and makers can receive intelligent recommendations, review existing authentication settings, and confidently apply security improvements without manually navigating every configuration option.

Let’s take a closer look at the Security Agent, its core capabilities, how it helps simplify authentication configuration, and how it can be used effectively in a Power Pages website.

Key Takeaways

• Configure Power Pages authentication using AI-powered guidance.
• Receive security recommendations based on Microsoft’s best practices.
• Review authentication settings before applying changes.
• Reduce configuration errors through guided recommendations.
• Retain full control by reviewing and confirming every change before it is applied.

Benefits of Security Agent

The Security Agent is an AI-powered assistant available in the Security workspace of Power Pages Design Studio.

It helps makers improve the security of their websites by:

• Reviewing website security settings
• Providing security recommendations
• Helping configure authentication
• Explaining security concerns in simple language
• Suggesting improvements before changes are applied

Unlike automated configuration tools, the Security Agent never applies changes automatically. Makers remain in full control and can review, modify, or reject every recommendation before it is implemented.

Use Case

Let’s take a look at the following scenario:  ABC company creates a customer support website using Power Pages where customers can log in, raise support tickets view their data and file a complaint about the issues they are facing.

To guarantee that only customers who have registered can safely log in, the administrator must set up authentication. Rather than manually verifying all authentication settings, they utilize the Security Agent.

In accordance with Microsoft’s best security practices, the Security Agent evaluates the authentication settings, finds any potential problems, and suggests improvements. After reviewing these recommendations, the administrator makes the suggested changes and releases the website with more confidence.

During the website setup phase, this procedure helps reduce configuration errors, improve security, and save time... Read More